Felon Friendly Apartments in Iowa
Explore apartment communities, houses, and other housing options by city. “Felon friendly” is a search term, not a verified property designation. Check each property's screening rules; approval is never guaranteed.
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Records may be unverified. Check each listing's verification status and contact the property directly to confirm its current screening policy.
Beacon Place Apartments
Council Bluffs, IA
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Bennett Building
Council Bluffs, IA
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Brady Village
Davenport, IA
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Brookside Apartments
Davenport, IA
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Castlewood Apartments & Townhouses
Davenport, IA
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Chapel Ridge Apartments
Council Bluffs, IA
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Housing guidance for Iowa
Background information, application guidance, and resources in smaller sections you can return to as needed.
About housing in Iowa
Explore housing records and program contacts by Iowa city. Screening, waitlists and availability vary by provider; these directory records do not guarantee approval.
How screening varies in Iowa
There is no universal "felony-friendly" certification. Screening policies differ by property and management company. This page does not make claims about state or local law; confirm a property’s current requirements directly before applying.
Iowa resources
Des Moines Municipal Housing Agency (DMMHA) public housing in the city of Des Moines: https://www.dsm.city/departments/housing/public_housing/directory.php. DMMHA's five named apartment communities and 34 scattered-site single-family homes are city programs, not a claim about rental availability elsewhere in Iowa.
For current public-housing intake and policies see https://www.dsm.city/departments/housing/public_housing/index.php and https://www.dsm.city/departments/housing/index.php. Reviewed September 28, 2026.
Cedar Rapids city housing and HACAP (reviewed September 28, 2026): The City of Cedar Rapids' Housing Services administers a tenant-based Housing Choice Voucher program for the Cedar Rapids/Marion area and Linn and Benton counties; see https://www.cedar-rapids.org/local_government/departments_a_-_f/community_development/section_8_rent_assistance.php and https://www.cedar-rapids.org/local_government/departments_a_-_f/community_development/eligibility_waiting_list.php.
The city also describes the distinct, HACAP-operated The Heights affordable rental at https://www.cedar-rapids.org/local_government/departments_a_-_f/community_development/housing_programs/the_heights.php. These city links do not establish rental availability or screening policies elsewhere in Iowa.
Davenport courtesy housing directory and Bettendorf senior leads (reviewed September 28, 2026): The City of Davenport's https://cdnsm5-hosted.civiclive.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_6481372/File/Departments/CPED/OAH/2022%20OAH/Housing%20and%20Community%20Resources%20List.pdf lists 15 Davenport and four Bettendorf residential leads as references, not city-affiliated properties or verified vacancies.
Its attached United Way community-resource pages state they were last updated February 2019. For the city's current Davenport-only Housing Choice Voucher notice, use https://davenportiowa.com/government/departments/community_economic_development/housing_choice_voucher_office; for statewide rental searches, use https://www.iowahousingsearch.org/.
A practical next step
Preparing your application
A little preparation can help you ask better questions before paying an application fee.
- Gather proof of income (recent pay stubs, an offer letter, or bank statements).
- Collect positive references from prior landlords or employers where possible.
- Prepare a brief, honest explanation letter that provides context for your record.
- Ask each property directly about its reported screening policy before paying any application fee.
- Confirm the lookback period and which offense types a property may consider.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
What do the screening and verification statuses mean on Iowa listings?
A listing's screening status describes the policy reported for that property, while its verification status describes the status of that information. Check both, along with any verification date, and contact the property directly because policies can change.
Are all Iowa listings verified?
No. Unverified records may be publicly visible. Each listing displays its verification status, and a verification date appears when one is available.
Does a listing in Iowa guarantee approval?
No. A listing is not a promise of acceptance. Screening policies and decisions are made by each property; contact it directly to confirm its current requirements before applying.
Where can I find state-specific guidance for Iowa?
If state guidance or resources are provided on this page, review them below. This page is informational only and does not determine how a property's screening policy applies to you.
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This page is informational only and is not a rental application. Reported policies can change at any time and approval is never guaranteed. Contact the property directly to verify. Last updated October 7, 2026.